Behind every seamless stage performance is a complex system working silently above the audience’s view. One of the most critical components of professional stage engineering is the Theatre Fly System . From raising curtains to moving scenery and lighting, fly systems play a vital role in how performances look, feel, and flow. As theatres across Australia modernise, investing in reliable and safe fly systems has become essential. Installation Theatrical Engineering (ITE) specialises in designing, supplying, and installing advanced theatre fly systems that meet the demands of today’s performance venues. Whether for a new build or an upgrade, the right fly system ensures precision, safety, and creative freedom on stage. What Is a Theatre Fly System? A Theatre Fly System is a mechanical setup used to lift, lower, and store stage elements above the performance area. These elements include curtains, backdrops, lighting bars, speakers, and scenery. By moving equipment vertically, fly syste...
Wool fabric can help to decrease light penetration significantly. They do not entirely block out light, but they can have a significant dampening impact. Again, the thicker the material and the more pleats there are, the less light will be able to pass through. Furthermore, when used as a backdrop, it reflects very little light, so when bright stage lights are directed at it, most of the light is absorbed.